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One of the most personal and poignant songs on his debut album “Good Kid, M.A.A.D. City,” here Kendrick Lamar decodes “Sing About Me, I’m Dying of Thirst” and tells the story behind the song.
J. Cole’s (@JColeNC) Born Sinner Delayed
On the red carpet at TAO in Vegas for his NYE celebration, Cole reveals that his sophomore album will hit stores on January 28th. Below, check out footage of his performance.
Dizzee Rascal (@DizzeeRascal) – Dirtee TV With Joe Calzaghe (@RealJoeCalzaghe)
Dizzee spars with and interviews Joe Calzaghe.
T.I. (@Tip) Gives His Top 5 Albums Of 2012 (Rap-Up TV) (@RapUp)
T.I. shared his top five albums of the year with Rap-Up TV.
Jhene Aiko (@JheneAiko) Gives Her Top 5 Albums of 2012
Jhene Aiko gave Rap-Up her top 5 dead or alive (for this year). Anything that involves her gets a placement on this blog.
Jahlil Beats (@JahlilBeats) – Power 99 Interview (Philadelphia) (@MinaSayWhat)
Producer Jahlil Beats calls into Power 99 in Philly to speak to Mina SayWhat about the Meek Mill/Cassidy beef, Jay-Z, upcoming production/music and more.
Shyne (@OriginalShyne) – Booska-P Interview (@Booska_P)
Shyne speaks with Booska P in France about his new project Gangland, his process of writing and double standard between White and Black entertainers, the infamous night at Club NY, the trial and he set the record straight with Game. #Shotsfired
Beanie Sigel (@BeanieSigelSP) – @VladTV Interview
Famed Philly rapper Beanie Sigel explains how he started rapping after years of actually making fun of rappers and their lifestyle. He also goes into detail about how he got signed to Roc-A-Fella after joining friends on a meeting to the label, but he wasn’t even supposed to be auditioning.
Azealia Banks (@AZEALIABANKS) – Hypetrak TV Interview (@hypetrak)
There is no denying that 2012 has been a big year for Azealia Banks. With a string of critically-acclaimed releases, a high number of visually demanding music videos, as well as close ties with some of the fashion industry’s most prominent designers, the Harlemite made sure that her voice was heard far and beyond this year. Now, Ms. Banks is readying the oft-delayed yet highly anticipated debut album ‘Broke With Expensive Taste’, due early next year, which is set to further increase her rising reputation on the music scene but also to feature a trend-setting new sound for the future. We spoke to the 21-year old artist during her recent visit in Hong Kong to perform at the music festival Clockenflap and touched upon subjects like her favorite 2012 music release, her surprising opinion on rap music, the effect of branding on a recording artist’s career, some details on ‘Broke With Expensive Taste’. Expect some quotables as you watch the conversation above.
Chuuwee (@ChuuweeTUS) – Fresh to Death Interview (@AmadeuzChrist)
Courtesy of AmadeuzTV:
Sacramento emcee Chuuwee drops by 90.5 KSJS for an exclusive interview with Naughty Seatty before a performance at Agenda Nightclub in San Jose, CA. In the interview Chuuwee discusses the creative process behind Crown Me King, Wild Style, and being co-signed by the likes of 9th Wonder, Alchemist, and Mistah FAB. Chuuwee also discusses his writing process and touches on his The Usual Suspects crew.
Show footage taken at Agenda Nightclub in San Jose, CA.
The Year Of A$AP (@asvpxrocky) With Miss Info (@MissInfo)
Looking back on his incredible year, ASAP Rocky talks with Miss Info about his accomplishments and setbacks in 2012. They discuss everything from the growth of the ASAP Mobb, beef with former friends, his past romances, his legal troubles, and his fashion trendsetting…Rocky and ASAP Ferg also sound off about the early leak of Rocky’s debut album, Long Live ASAP. (shot at Black Star Music, in Harlem)
Chip (@OfficialChip) – Amaru Don TV Interview (@AmaruDonTV)
Hustle Gang Recording artist Chip sits down with Amaru Don TV to discuss his upcoming mixtape offering “London Boy”.
During our conversation Chip reveals how at times he found it a difficult process in being away from home and living out of suitcases and hotels.
However, Chip maintains that this was a vital learning experience that has also contributed to him to maturing as a man and also grow musically.
Waka Flocka (WakaFlockaBSM) On NBC’s Nitecap
Backstage at the Revolution Live, Waka speaks on his relationship with God, expectations from Obama’s next term, Atlanta’s rising stars, his musical content and more.
The Best Of The Breakfast Club 2012
From Wyclef’s speedos to DMX’ Christmas Carol, DJ Envy, Angela Yee and Charlamagne recap some of their most memorable from the show this year.
Wale(@Wale) x Clark Kent Interview with Peter Rosenberg (Part Two).
In part two of this three part interview series, Peter Rosenberg sits down with Wale & Dj Clark Kent to talk about where #Folarin fits in with MMG, The perception of Wale inside the music industry, What has changed with Wale in the last year and a half and much more.You can get #Folarin right here.
JLS (@JLSOfficial) – That Grape Juice Interview (@ThatGrapeJuice)
JLS: We caught up with the Pop quad recently, chatting it up about their new album ‘Evolution’, breaking the US, solo projects, state of R&B, and much more!
DJ Whoo Kid Interviews Wiz Khalifa(@realWizkhalifa)
Wiz recently was on Whoo Kid’s Whoolywood Scuffle. He spoke on his O.N.F.I.C cover, Amber Rose, desire to work with Dr. Dre, collaborating with 50 Cent including a possible joint film and more.
Black & White: Episode 3 – Twin B (@TwinB @GRMDaily)
In the 3rd episode of ‘Black and White’ we catch up with 1xtra’s Twin B and talk road rap, his start on 1xtra as well as his label ‘Levels Entertainment’.
Wale (@Wale) x Clark Kent interview with Peter Rosenberg (Part One)
Wale and Clark Kent sits down with Peter Rosenberg in three part interview to discuss their new mixtape Folarin, their relationship, balancing Go-Go and Rap and dealing with criticism.
GQ Kendrick Lamar (@KendrickLamar) Interview
Kendrick gets interviewed in GQ magazine. Read Here, excerpts below.
GQ: I feel like rappers from LA have a bit of an inferiority complex. They have to represent the resurgence of West Coast hip-hop from the moment they get a little buzz. Did you feel that?
Kendrick Lamar: You know, it’s crazy. From the moment I started writing raps, I was always aware of the pressure. I always wanted to live up to how huge Snoop got, how huge Dre got, how huge Pac got. I was always aware. But by the time I got [the pressure], it was a whole new story. When you get that attention, you really have to execute. That pressure turned into a little bit more excitement, a little more dedication in the studio.GQ: People love the album and a lot has been written about it. Has anyone misconstrued parts of it?
Kendrick Lamar: A few people think that these stories are just different events throughout my whole life. That story is just one day, one full day. Some things that always happened throughout the days and throughout the weeks, but that was just one particular day that really turned my whole life around and I understood what I should be doing is something positive, which is music right now. They don’t know me yet. They might think they know me, but they don’t.
Squingy (@SquingyUSG) – The Grime Report Interview (Part 1)
Courtesy of The Grime Report:
In the 1st part of my interview with U.S.G’s C.E.O Squingy, He recounts how they sold 2,000 copies of the first U.S.G mixtape ‘Under Surveliance vol 1’ which is a certified classic and also touches on his latest mixtape which is out now.
Future (@1future)Names Some Features & Producers On ‘Future Hendrix’
Future has been working on his upcoming sophomore album Future Hendrix. In a interview with Rap-Up, he names some of the features we can expect to hear on the album. They include Kanye, Drake, Ciara, Rihanna, Diplo, Kelly Rowland and more. Future says he’s about 40% done with the album.
T.I.(@Tip) On MTV RapFix Live (Live Stream)
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